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Why Cardiovascular Technologists Are In Demand as the Population Ages

March 1, 2009
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As the population ages, increasingly more people are developing heart disease and other complications of the heart and cardiovascular system. Thankfully, technology has been keeping up with the growing demand for more effective and less invasive cardiovascular procedures. Due to advances in medical technology, coupled with greater awareness of the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, heart conditions can now be detected much earlier than ever before. Because of this increase in cardiovascular technologies, there is a greater demand for technologists and technicians trained in cardiovascular technology programs to perform these procedures.

Cardiovascular Technologist Duties
What do individuals who receive cardiovascular technology diplomas do? Cardiovascular technologists and technicians operate sophisticated equipment to help cardiologists and other healthcare professionals detect heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. These cardiovascular technologists and technicians also help patients with heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions using industry-current cardiovascular technologies. For example, cardiovascular technologists use ultrasound technology to help detect heart defects, and they use electrocardiogram (EKG) technologies to analyze the functionality of the heart. These individuals usually come out of programs that provide knowledge on industry-current technologies in thorough cardiovascular technology classes.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to grow faster than average; in fact, employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to increase by 26 percent between 2006 and 2016.

Cardiovascular Technology Training
As advances in vascular technology and sonography reduce the need for more invasive and costly cardiovascular procedures, there will be an increased need for professionals trained in current cardiovascular procedures. Some areas of study include echocardiography, EKG technology, Holter monitoring, and telemetry. Therefore, programs that offer cardiovascular technology classes on these procedures will prove valuable for professionals looking pursue employment.

In addition, Medicaid has relaxed some of its rules on reimbursement for vascular exams, and as a result, vascular studies are being done more frequently. Therefore, individuals who have completed cardiovascular technology programs that train them to perform vascular exams have increasingly more employment opportunities.

Cardiovascular Technology Courses
Because of this increased demand for professionals trained in cardiovascular technology programs, enrolling in cardiovascular technology classes is an excellent idea for any individual seeking employment in the healthcare field.

Sanford-Brown College - Cleveland is close to many locations:
Elyria, OH - approximately 22.3 miles
Lakewood, OH - approximately 8.7 miles
Medina, OH - approximately 20.8 miles
Strongsville, OH - approximately 4.8 miles

Source:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm (visited January 13, 2009).

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